Most people remember the first time they heard the story of "The City Mouse and the City Mouse," but nowadays, Paradigms once expressed by the revered Aesop may not reflect the progress made by society, which has changed lifestyles in both cities and rural areas. Although there are many supporters on both ends of the spectrum, a clear consensus has never been reached. While the city clearly favors in terms of ease of access, city living trumps when it comes to costs of living; however, country life cannot provide the diverse experiences that city life can offer, even if at the expense of environmental factors. The availability of resources, whether it be healthcare, education or simple things like groceries, is definitely much more streamlined in the city than in the countryside. . Rural areas may require a person to travel miles just to reach the nearest neighbor, while in a city there is often a surplus of people within walking distance. Furthermore, in a country, health and emergency services can be difficult to find if spread across the country, while hospitals are easily accessible from most areas of a city. Furthermore, education in cities surpasses any potential excellence that a homeschooling program can generate. City schools are heavily regulated and provide a well-rounded education. Then comes the question of everyday goods, such as petrol to fuel a car or groceries at the supermarket. In a city, there is usually a convenience store within walking distance and restaurants nearby. By comparison, in the countryside, it can take an inordinate amount of time just to find the nearest petrol station, and dining out at a distant restaurant can almost be considered a road... middle of paper... ...where grow. The air is free of potentially carcinogenic substances and smog, while the products are more likely organic and free of harmful pesticides. Country lifestyles are also more in touch with nature and agriculture. This means a lower incidence of allergies and a safer, cleaner environment. Country places are much safer and there is more privacy in general, although this can be disputed. All in all, both city and country lifestyles have their respective perspectives, each with its own positive and harmful factors. While city living brings easier accessibility to essential services and an attractive range of experiences, country living is much less expensive and naturally offers a better environment. All in all, the story of “The City Mouse and the City Mouse” provides only one side of a story that has no clear consensus.